Dr. Dibbs has arrived in town and she is ready to take over Doc Martin's practice. Unexpectedly, they get rid of Martin's old receptionist and that's only the tip of the iceberg--she's also a complete incompetent who must have gotten her degree from a diploma mill or veterinary college! At first, the concerns are only minor but after a while the new Doc nearly dies due to her own stupidity and general incompetence. In addition to all this, a few other problems develop--Louisa is exhausted after giving birth, the PC might have testicular cancer and Aunt Joan dies! So, it's necessary for Doc Martin to stick around...at least for a while.
I never have understood the BBC and how shows like this are made on only a semi-regular basis. In the case of this episode, while it picks up just after the season finale, it actually came out almost two years after! Still, despite this, the continuity was there and it's a most enjoyable episode.
I never have understood the BBC and how shows like this are made on only a semi-regular basis. In the case of this episode, while it picks up just after the season finale, it actually came out almost two years after! Still, despite this, the continuity was there and it's a most enjoyable episode.